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Craig Schisel @craig725.bsky.social · Jul 16

Trump just trashed Jerome Powell and blamed Biden for appointing him… even though Trump was the one who appointed Powell.

This is getting embarrassing. Even MAGA loyalists are starting to question the BS.

It’s time we seriously discuss the 25th Amendment.

www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddo...

Trump says he was surprised that Jerome Powell, the Fed chair he appointed, was appointed

The president seemed to forget that he appointed Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, which was part of an unsettling pattern of cognitive missteps.

www.msnbc.com

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Bull Moose Party @bullmooseparty-bmp.bsky.social · Jul 16

You can argue either he is losing his mind or that he was not really in charge.

Aaron Parnas @aaronparnas.bsky.social · Jul 16

Donald Trump says he was "surprised" that Jerome Powell was appointed Chair of the Federal Reserve.

Donald Trump appointed Powell.

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Morgan J Freeman @mjfree.bsky.social · Jul 16

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Krassensteins @krassenstein.bsky.social · Jul 16

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Fazal Kamal @fazalkamal.bsky.social · Jul 16

This will be most tragic not only for citizens here but of course for millions of people outside this country. Moreover it'll impact this nation's soft power institutions for no particular reason.

The Last Mile with USAID @thelastmileusaid.bsky.social · Jul 15

🚨 URGENT — JULY 18 VOTE 🚨
This rescission could eliminate or gut:
• NPR & PBS
• PEPFAR
• USAID
• Housing, Health, Education

We must stop it.

🟥 This is about who we are as Americans.
🟦 It’s about accountability.
🟨 It’s about survival.

Repost (please 🙏). Like. Share.

It’s too important not to.

A vertical political advocacy poster with a light stone (#F0EEE9) background. Centered at the top is a bold navy blue headline: “THIS RESCISSION WILL CHANGE AMERICA.” Below it, in charcoal serif font, is the subhead: “This isn’t about numbers. It’s about ending who we are — and what holds this country together.” The center of the poster lists affected agencies under the red all-caps heading “THESE AGENCIES WILL BE IMPACTED.” Agencies include NPR and PBS (CPB), USAID, PEPFAR, DOE, HUD, USDA, HHS, and USIP, with bold acronyms and slate-black serif descriptions. Near the bottom, in firebrick red, it says: “CALL YOUR SENATOR. TELL THEM: VOTE NO ON THIS RESCISSION.” At the footer is a centered branding line: “THE LAST MILE WITH 🔵US🔴AID” — with color-coded text for emphasis.

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Brian Tyler Cohen @briantylercohen.bsky.social · Jul 15

So much for that “line.”

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Left Of Center Orange Hater @henshinhal.bsky.social · Jul 16

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Tom Walsh @tewalsh340.bsky.social · Jul 16

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Animals R Us…. @trumph8ters.bsky.social · Jul 16

This pup deserves a pat on the head and a massive bone for being such a good pup… 🐶

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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · Jul 16

The MAGA right including Don Jr. and JD Vance talked about Epstein all the time…

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · Jul 16

The Senate will vote this week on whether to strip over a billion dollars in funding from public broadcasting and radio at Trump’s direction.

Why? Because, like every dictator, he knows that his biggest enemy is an educated and informed public. youtu.be/rEH7sF6pA4s?...

Why Does Trump Hate Sesame Street?

YouTube video by Robert Reich

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Senator Bernie Sanders @sanders.senate.gov · Jul 15

Like all authoritarians, Trump doesn’t like criticism or objective reporting. He just wants flattery. That’s why he wants to defund NPR and PBS.

We need media in this country that is not owned by billionaires and corporate interests.

I will vote to support public broadcasting.

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Biggie @biggienotsmalls.bsky.social · Jul 15

Trump "assassination" video. Make your own opinion. I already had mine.......

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Aaron Reichlin-Melnick @reichlinmelnick.bsky.social · Jul 15

WOW. A lawyer told @miamiherald.com that a Florida Highway Patrol agent told her that they are calling Border Patrol to investigate anyone who "appears Hispanic" that they pull over.

That is direct evidence of racial profiling — said over the phone to a lawyer! They aren't even hiding it!

Magdalena Cuprys says she has three clients at the state facility. In the case of one of her clients – a Honduran man with a pending asylum application as a victim of human trafficking — Cuprys said she was able to land a bond hearing. But she remains puzzled by his detention. She said her client was originally held at a U.S. Customs and Border Protection building in Dania Beach for about a week after he was stopped at a truck weigh station by Florida Highway Patrol officers on June 25. He has a valid drivers’ license, Cuprys said. She still doesn’t know why he was detained that day. The Honduran man called her when he was stopped and an FHP officer took the phone and told her that anyone who “appears Hispanic” needs to be sent to CBP to have their license verified, she said. Cuprys didn’t name her client publicly, but the Herald/Times was able to independently confirm he is a detainee at the facility.

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Kat @phoebe11.bsky.social · Jul 14

For this to be happening in America is beyond DISGUSTING!

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𝑀𝒶𝓎𝓇𝒶°❀⋆.ೃ࿔*:･🫧 @mayraphotography.bsky.social · Jul 15

“I need a hero” 🎵🤭🦸‍♂️

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Judd Legum @juddlegum.bsky.social · Jul 15

Trump is now publicly claiming that Obama and Biden “made up” the Epstein files.

He’s alleging one of the most serious and elaborate government conspiracies of all time

It is now imperative for him to provide PROOF that this occurred

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · Jul 15

CNN: You don't believe what the DOJ is saying about Epstein?

BURCHETT: No, I don't. I don't trust them.

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Natrice Rese 🇨🇦 @natrese.bsky.social · Jul 15

This is a tragedy that shouldn’t happen youtu.be/HTDz9P5vzn8?...

Canadian-American denied re-entry at US border after New Brunswick trip

YouTube video by Global News

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Tee Vixen Sutton @vixenbite.bsky.social · Jul 14

Fuck Cuomo. Another old, gross man who won't take no for an answer. He's trying to run for NYC Mayor as an Independent because Zohran wiped the floor with him when Cuomo ran as a Democrat. Fricking tired of these Predator Politicians. No means No means No means No